Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant program at Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training is a short-term certificate program (1 to 2 years) at this private nonprofit institution in Newport, KY. The program falls under the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and prepares students to perform administrative and clinical tasks in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings, including patient intake, vital signs, and basic clinical procedures.

Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training offers this program alongside a Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate, giving students an opportunity to pair clinical training with health information skills. The Medical/Clinical Assistant program is suited for students seeking a relatively direct pathway into entry-level healthcare support roles, with coursework typically covering anatomy, medical terminology, electronic health records, phlebotomy, and medical office procedures.